Our HNK Gorica vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction: 2-1
HNK Gorica vs Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatia Cup is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 8, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This HNK Gorica vs Dinamo Zagreb prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
HNK Gorica's Last Match – NK Varazdin vs HNK Gorica
HNK Gorica will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Croatia HNL draw with NK Varazdin on April 3. In that match, HNK Gorica saw 50% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Varazdin | 50% | 0 (5) | 0.74 | 53 |
 HNK Gorica | 50% | 0 (4) | 0.52 | 26 |
Dinamo Zagreb's Last Match – Dinamo Zagreb vs NK Osijek
Dinamo Zagreb will seek to keep their streak alive after a 7-0 Croatia HNL victory over NK Osijek on April 4. In that match, Dinamo Zagreb recorded 66% possession and 12 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dinamo Zagreb | 66% | 0 (12) | 2.41 | 74 |
 NK Osijek | 34% | 0 (3) | 0.76 | 18 |
HNK Gorica vs Dinamo Zagreb Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Gorica | Dinamo Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.43 | Attacking Strength | 1.84 |
| 0.28 | Defence Strength | 0.54 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 3.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Gorica are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Dinamo Zagreb average 3.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
HNK Gorica 15-11
Dinamo Zagreb 37-11
What are the odds for this match?
HNK Gorica to win: @6.5
Draw: @4
Dinamo Zagreb to win: @1.45